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Add 56/70 and 15/96

56/70 + 15/96 is 153/160.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
    56/70 = 56 × 48/70 × 48 = 2688/3360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
    15/96 = 15 × 35/96 × 35 = 525/3360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2688/3360 + 525/3360 = 2688 + 525/3360 = 3213/3360
  5. 3213/3360 simplified gives 153/160
  6. So, 56/70 + 15/96 = 153/160

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